Military Information:
- Deceased
- QR Code
- CPL: Corporal
- Indian Campaigns
- Cemetery: Seminole Indian Scouts, Brackettville, Kinney County, Texas
- 1-Alpha List
- US Indian Scouts
Bio:
Charles Hughes was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Kentucky. He had black eyes, gray hair, and a dark complexion. He stood 5’8”. He was 45 years old when he first enlisted.
He completed 4 enlistments, serving from January 6, 1893 to February 13, 1895. He served under Lt. Shanks, Lt. Lee, and Lt. Hayes. He was stationed at Ft. Ringold, Ft. Clark, and Cp San Pedro. After February 13, 1895, he transferred to Troop G, 9th Cavalry.
During the 1880 census, he was listed as a 32 year old black male who worked as a blacksmith